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 Norway's Flag
Officially adopted on July 17, 1821, the red, white and blue colors are said to be influenced by the French Tricolore (as a symbol of liberty). Inspiration also came from the flags of both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Complete flag description and large version here!
The Sami Flag
The Sami flag was designed by Astrid Bahl of Norway and was approved at the 13th Nordic Sami Convention in 1986. The four colors were taken from traditional colors used in Sami clothing, worn by a group of people that live in the northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland. The flag is displayed on all official Sami flag days, of which there are now five in Norway. Coat of Arms
The National Coat of Arms dates from the Middle Ages and features an upright, yellow crowned lion rampant, holding a white and yellow axe on a red, triangle-shaped field.
It's one of the oldest in all of Europe and originated as a personal coat of arms for the royal family. After slight adjustments over time, the current version shown was approved by the King of Norway on May 20, 1992.
National Anthem "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" (Yes, We Love This Country), Music composed by Rikard Nordraak, and lyrics written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, one of Norway's great poets.
National Holiday May 17 (Constitution Day) celebrates the country's adoption of its constitution in 1814. All major public holidays in Norway are listed here!
National Motto None official, but the King's Motto, "Alt for Norge" (All for Norway) is a popular option.
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